Lot 96
Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AE Sestertius (27.01 g), Rome mint, struck c. 71 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Veiled Jewess sitting right, beneath palm tree in attitude of mourning; to left of palm, Vespasian or Titus, in military attire, stands right holding upright spear and parazonium, his foot resting on helmet; IVDAEA CAPTA, SC in exergue. RIC 427; C. 239; BMCRE 543. Superbly struck and centered on full flan. Marvelous portrait, in high relief. The reverse also with extraordinary detail -- clear and sharp. With outstanding original patina. Very rare, and quite likely the finest known examples of this historically important and desirable issue. NGC graded About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000.
Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 41.
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